I can't really recommend not doing flat bench at all. I just don't do it because that exercize tends to bulk up the pecs and causes problems with flexibility. I like to be able to touch my elbows together--that let's me know I can cover the centerline. Some guys who over do it on flat bench can't even put their arms down by there sides.

IMO, over doing it on flat bench and poor form barbell curls can make you bow armed and inflexible

&lt;hr>"There are some enterprises in which a careful disorderliness is the true method."

Udo -
I think the other thread has gone wacky, so I'll have to answer here:

a)
between squats and deadlifts your legs should get all the work they need. However, if you think your calves need more work, then by all means add in the calf raise.

b)
I wouldn't add in a 3rd shoulder exercise, your shoulders get worked to a certain extent with any upper body exercise (and squat and deadlift). I'd actually split the 2 you have over upper torso and core day, or both on upper torso day.

Its important to not only rest body parts, but to rest altogether from weights to let yourself recover.